Your helping hand | Severus x Reader

〔 Chapter 1 , Y/n L/n 〕

    The roaming sound of students walking at the halls. The cold breeze of winter shattering all around hogwarts and snow was falling from the sky and chirstmas was just around the corner.
The evening glow as the sun falls and the moon was shining bright and the Great hall was filled with lights and floating candles. The scent of different kinds of dishes was magically sent at the tables of each houses.

And there you we're. Y/N L/N , the school's first free assistant. You we're the first assistant of Hogwarts to work there. Your job is to help anyone who is in need. Like helping professor sprout with planting or assistanting madam pomfrey with her patients. Like a helping hand. It is a tough job for you due to the fact that you need to spilt alot of schedules for everyone to help or to assist. You were the kind of girl who would push yourself to the limit but you we're always up for the challenge.

You we're there standing at the side of the big doors of the great hall. You took a deep breath before walking inside. You we're nervous but you promised to yourself that whatever happens at the future you would face them with a little bit of faith and hope.
As you we're about to walk in at the entrance, out of nowhere you suddenly bumped into someone, falling from the ground. A short feeling of embarrassment come through you. You didn't know who it was until you looked up to see a towering man with a dry'ly look of his black hair and his wide shoulders. The moment you saw him, you instantly recognized the man that have you bump into, it was Severus Snape.
The master of potions. The head of slytherin house. The all gloomy, grumpy and rude professor of hogwarts that every student fear

The moment you two layed eyes on each other it was like a feeling of connection between you two, it was odd but it a good way. You took a quick look at his glossy but in the same time, his bored and emotionless eyes we're stuck with your sparkling eyes. You quickly stood up when you realize you have been at the ground for almost a minute. You brushed your clothes and lift your hand to have a handshake. Yes it was very stupid.

“Uhm .. Y/N L/N! The new hogwarts assistant, you must be severus snape, it is a pleasure to meet you sir.”

You panicked. Not knowing what to do besides from introducing yourself to the professor. You took a low gasp when a sudden realization hits you, you adressed him from his first name! Thee Severus snape! How thrilling it is Y/N, well done.
You actually screwed up.

You stood there like a statue. Waiting for a response or any movement, he could at least give a nod instead of a striking glare straight from you. It made you feel intermediate, i mean who wouldn't?

“Assistant?“ He scoffed

“I hope you aren't a clumsy idiot running at the halls and bumping into people because of your job L/N.“ he spat.

You hold your hand down that was clearly left hanging there thinking it would receive a handshake. i knew he would scold me, but clumsy? He could at least have know that it was an accident.

“And oh, do remember to address me by my  surname L/N. You should have know about that by now.“ he said before walking away. You look at him as he walked pass you which gave you chills run down your body. His black cape that was gracefully flowing as he dramatically walks away, quite funny if you ask me.

The time flies like a few minutes ago, you  had an awkward encounter with the Professor, that went to hours where you had an amazing evening by getting introduced and being known as “Hogwarts assistant” Getting a warm welcome from the headmaster, the kind professors (except for Snape) and the lovely students of Hogwarts was way better than Severus's welcoming towards you. The way every professors introduced themselves was so heartwarming, being appreciated by your presence. The bright smiles that you have received from the students made your heart flutter as you gave them a warm smile back.

As the time goes by and dinner had ended and students went to their own dormitories and professors went to theirs. you were there, enjoying your own office. Wondering your curious eyes all around the room. It has your favorite picture frames of your love ones that was placed on the wooden shelves, and a few this and that's of your favorite things that made you feel like home. Now, hogwarts is your new home and you we're sure you would do an amazing job here. You sat at your chair and looked at your schedules. You read the things that you were recuired to do tomorrow.

“Professor flitwick needs new quills and parchments. Madam pomfrey needs assistance with cleaning up the hospital Wing and Hagrid needs help taking care of  baby dragons. Geez, that's alot.“ You complained to yourself. Yes, it is going to be a rough day tomorrow but hey! This is your dream and now you finally fulfill it.
You looked at the clock.

Damn. It's almost midnight, i guess you had so much fun tonight you didn't noticed the time. You stared at the ceiling. Then a memory came pass through your mind. That moment, you and severus had this eye contact. It feels weird. But the way you two look at each other, it felt so magical. The way your eyes met his. The way your eyes was so deep into his, its almost like you we're mesmerized by his black glossy eyes.

”Stop it Y/N, Stop it! Your fantasizing again about someone you just met!” You scold yourself while slightly slapping your face with both of your hands.

You know you shouldn't think of something such foolishness towards the potions master. But that memory of Snape kept you wondering. “What are you doing to me severus“ A pink blush slightly tinted your cheeks when you mentioned his name.

“I should go to bed. I do have a busy day tomorrow “ You said. Standing up at your chair and went straight to your bedroom. You we're to exhausted to even change your clothes or even do your night routine. You we're to exhausted of thinking about.. him .. You lay down at your soft mattress and once again, you were staring at the ceiling. He was still there in your mind. Its like you were a broken player and he was the record that kept repeating. There was something going on and its no good for you.

Until, a thought strucked you and it's something that would absolutely stay in your mind like a permanent mark.

“What if, it was love at first sight?“

Your eyes wided. As you said the thought that would put you in a high expectation.
Of course not! Pfft no .. or is it? No no! That's preposterous! Even so its not like he would like me back. Not that incident happened back at the entrance of the great hall. You said at your head. Basically talking to yourself or your own mind. You kept scolding yourself but as you scold, the thought of him not liking you back is a different kind of pain. Its official. The thought of Love at first sight took over you. Now all you can think of is that, your in love with Severus Snape.